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MacBook Air 13 (2016)

Apple MacBook Air 13 (2016), Lightweight Ultraportable Laptop Powered by Intel Core Processors, Featuring All-Day Battery Life, Classic Wedge Design, and Thunderbolt 2 Connectivity.

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Overview

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (2016) is a benchmark of ultraportable computing, balancing a featherlight profile, robust everyday performance, and legendary battery life within its iconic aluminum wedge enclosure.

A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and features includes:

1. Design and Build

  • Form Factor: Ultra-thin tapered wedge design offering effortless portability and a comfortable typing incline.
  • Dimensions & Weight: Height: 0.11–0.68 inch (0.3–1.7 cm); Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm); Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm); Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg).
  • Materials: Precision-crafted unibody anodized aluminum construction.

2. Performance and Processing

  • Processor: Powered by 5th Generation Intel Core dual-core processors (Intel Core i5 or i7 with Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz / 3.2GHz).
  • Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 for smooth desktop rendering and everyday media execution.
  • Unified/System Memory: Configured with 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory.
  • Storage: Fast PCIe-based flash storage options starting from 128GB up to 512GB.

3. Connectivity and Expansion

  • Ports: Two USB 3 ports, one Thunderbolt 2 port, a MagSafe 2 power charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Media Slot: SDXC card slot for quick file transfers.
  • Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi networking and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology.

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Technical Specifications

Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, and system metrics of the Apple MacBook Air 13 (2016).

1. Display Specifications

  • Screen Size: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
  • Resolution: 1440 by 900 native resolution at 127 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors

2. Processor and Graphics

  • Processor: 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
  • Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 6000
  • Camera: 720p FaceTime HD camera

3. Storage and Memory

  • Memory: 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  • Storage: 128GB or 256GB PCIe-based flash storage

4. Connections and Expansion

  • I/O Ports: 2x USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 Gbps), 1x MagSafe 2 power port.
  • Expansion: SDXC card slot.
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, dual microphones, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

5. Operating System Support

  • Compatibility: Ships with macOS and supports subsequent macOS upgrade releases.